Coordinates in Cool Pastels

a closeup of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book

for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley appeared on many Sears catalog issues from the 1960s to the 1970s. In 1973, she appeared on many spreads throughout the Sears Wish Book for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog. In the spread called "Coordinates in Cool Pastels," she modeled a set of fashion coordinates that could be mixed and matched according to mood and preference - all in pastel colors.

Shelley in a spread for Sears Wish Book

for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog

Shelley wore the tailored shirt of acetate satin with a button placket front, long sleeves, pointed collar and a clip-on bow-tie over a pair of trouser style pants with a zipper fly and flared legs. A sleeveless pullover-style vest with the look of a tennis sweater went over the shirt and a blazer jacket with semi-fit lines and wide lapels went over everything. Shelley looked dapper yet feminine.

closeups of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book

for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog

In the spread, Shelley also wore the sleeveless pullover knitted top with zig-zag design, the long sleeves cardigan knit with zig-zag design as well, the long A-line skirt with back zipper and self belt with gold-color metal link-fastening, the print shirt of acetate satin and the cropped jacket that gathered onto the waistband. In all the combinations made with all of them, Shelley looked stunning.

another closeup of Shelley from the Sears Wish Book
for the 1973 Christmas Season catalog

Summer Chic

Shelley on the cover of Woman's Own magazine, June 1975

Shelley appeared on many covers during her Supermodel days. In June 14th of 1975, she was on the cover of Woman's Own magazine. The magazine is widely circulated in the United Kingdom and has been around since 1932. On the cover, Shelley donned a chic cap and a pair of classic aviator sunglasses. Shelley looked summer chic indeed.

The Original Christine Sullivan

Shelley in a publicity pic for Night Court, 1984

Shelley Hack was originally slated to play the role of public defender Christine Sullivan on the second season of Night Court in 1984. "I'll be doing my research at the New York court," Shelley said. "I always look forward to researching a role. It will be interesting." Christine Sullivan was to be introduced in the second episode of the season entitled "Daddy for the Defense." But after two days of shooting, Shelley was dropped from the cast when producer Reinhold Weege decided she wasn't right for the part. "After growing conflicts between the producer and actress, it was mutually decided at the 11th hour that she wasn't right for Night Court." Publicity about her joining the cast was already out though, as well as publicity pics of her with the cast as well as solo shots.

An Inspiration to Women

a closeup of Shelley from a 1978 version of the Charlie perfume ad

Shelley became THE Charlie Girl in 1976. From then to 1982, she inspired a generation of women worldwide to be be bold and confident in pursuing their independence. She made it okay for women to feel happy about being on their own and showed them that they could, of course, be glam while doing it. Her Charlie Girl image is an icon in itself, remembered and loved all over the world.

Shelley in a 1978 version of the Charlie perfume ad

First Feature Film, 1978

Shelley with Joseph Brooks in a publicity pic

for If Ever I See You Again, 1978

Shelley starred in her first feature film in 1978. The movie was If Ever I See You Again. It was produced, directed and starred in by Joseph Brooks, the composer of the mega-hit "You Light Up My Life". The film was panned by the critics and was a box-office flop, but it had and still has its share of fans who appreciate the film. It was Shelley's first leading lady role; and she was asked by Brooks to wear her glasses throughout the filming.

Shelley with Joseph Brooks in a publicity pic

for If Ever I See You Again, 1978

Simplicity School Catalog 1971 E

a closeup of Shelley from a spread

on Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

Shelley appeared in many sewing catalogs when she was a model. In 1971, she appeared on the cover and pages of the Simplicity School Catalog Fall/Winter catalog. In one spread, she wore pattern no. 9616, a striped top over printed skirt that somehow worked well together. The top was a blouse with a back zipper, a collar, long set-in sleeves with elastic cuffs and a button and ruffle trim. The long skirt was gathered at the waist and had a side zipper. A purchased belt was optional. Shelley finished her hippie outfit with a matching pair of flat sandals. Shelley looked young and up-to-the-minute.

Shelley in a spread
for Simplicity School Catalog, Fall/Winter 1971

Triumphant in Theater

Shelley in a 1979 publicity pic

After her stint in Charlie's Angels, Shelley immediately tackled live theater via the filmed-for-TV-play Vanities by Jack Heifner. She had no stage experience but was ready to take up the challenge.  “I don't know how I got the guts to go right into a play immediately after leaving the series,” Shelley said. "I started doing theater for the first time in my life although I'd never been on a stage before." But her gamble paid off, as she left her critics dumbfounded by her excellent performance. And it didn't stop there. She won more good notices in her subsequent efforts too, Close Ties and Born Yesterday (attracting the highest critical praise for her performance in the latter). Her success on stage opened doors for Shelley as she got parts in the Martin Scorsese film The King of Comedy, the George Segal starrer Trackdown: Finding the Goodbar Killer and her own TV series Cutter to Houston.

a writeup about Shelley from 1983